He’s come to the end of his 16-year reign on “The Daily Show,” and Jon Stewart had a tearful farewell during the final episode on Thursday night (August 6).

The much-beloved host announced, “I’ve got big news. This is it. This is the final episode,” before welcoming a slew of celebrity guests including Steve Carell, Ed Helms, Olivia Munn, and Stephen Colbert.

He’s one of the most beloved hosts on television, so it’s no surprise that Jon Stewart's announcement that he’s leaving “The Daily Show” has drawn some strong responses from the entertainment industry.

He’s one of the wittiest, most intelligent personalities on television these days, and sadly Jon Stewart will be leaving “The Daily Show” sometime later this year.

During his announcement, the 52-year-old actor/comedian explained, “Seventeen years is the longest in my life I’ve ever held a job by 16 years and five months. The upshot there being I’m a terrible employee. But in my heart I know it is time for someone else to have that opportunity.”